Grants for Education

Education grants fund schools, teachers, students, and learning programs at every level. The Department of Education distributes billions annually through formula and competitive grants, while foundations like Gates, Walton, and Dell support innovation in K-12 and higher education. State agencies add another layer of funding for local education initiatives.

15,931 grants
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NCW · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dorothy Prewitt Pohlman / AAUW Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Dorothy Prewitt Pohlman / AAUW…

THE DAYTON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dorothy Reynolds Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,250 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Dorothy Reynolds Scholarship, established by The…

Dorrance Family Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dorrance Family Foundation: Local Grantmaking Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dorrance Family Foundation Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary The Dorrance Family Foundation focuses on enhancing community…

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dorrin and Ruth Ross Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: More than US $500 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Dorrin and Ruth Ross Scholarship,…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SAN LUIS OBISPO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dorsi Blastervold Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Dorsi Blastervold…

Dot Foods · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dot Foods’ Charitable Grant Program: $500 or more Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dot Foods Amount: More than US $500 Last Updated: November 18, 2024 Summary Dot Foods’ Charitable Grant Program supports…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Doty Family Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Doty Family Scholarship Fund, established in memory of Edward J.…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Doug & Janice Steinback Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The Doug & Janice Steinback Family…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Doug Alexander Sunrise Rotary Memorial Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Doug Alexander Sunrise Rotary Memorial Scholarship at Montana…

Community Foundation for SW Washington · Rolling / Open Foundation

Doug and Ginny Larsen Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Southwest Washington Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary Overview Doug and Ginny Larsen…

Variable (contributions from multiple partners per donor recruited)
BLOODWORKS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Doug Baldwin Student Scholarship Program Overview: A partnership between Bloodworks Northwest, the Family First Community Center Foundation, Doug Baldwin, Boon Boona Coffee, and Arts Unlimited of…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HOWARD · Rolling / Open Foundation

Doug Parker Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Howard County Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Doug Parker Scholarship, offered by the…

US $5,000 - US $10,000
LUCILLE AND JOHN B DOUGHERTY TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dougherty Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lucille and John B. Dougherty Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Summary The Lucille and John B. Dougherty Trust provides…

WPCU Sunshine Community Fund · May 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Douglas A. Fecher Excellence in Learning Scholarship Funder: WPCU Sunshine Community Fund Overview: This scholarship program honors Wright-Patt Credit Union's former President and CEO Douglas A.…

WRIGHT-PATT CREDIT UNION INC · May 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Douglas A. Fecher Excellence in Learning Scholarship Funder: WPCU Sunshine Community Fund® Background: Established in honor of Wright-Patt Credit Union's former President and CEO Douglas A. Fecher,…

NORTHWEST CT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TRUST · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Douglas and Janet Roberts Fund Geographic Scope: Northwest Connecticut (20 towns including Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Canaan, Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris,…

The Douglas Bomford Trust · Rolling / Open Foundation

Douglas Bomford Trust Studentships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Douglas Bomford Trust Amount: Up to £1,500 Last Updated: October 07, 2025 Summary The Douglas Bomford Trust Studentships aim to…

Maine Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Douglas C. LaBrecque Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Community Foundation Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Douglas C. LaBrecque Scholarship Fund, established by the…

Frequently Asked Questions

What federal grants are available for schools?
Major federal education grants include Title I (for high-poverty schools), IDEA (special education), Title III (English learners), 21st Century Community Learning Centers (after-school), and competitive grants like Magnet Schools Assistance and Education Innovation and Research (EIR). The Department of Education publishes a forecast of upcoming grant competitions annually.
Can individual teachers apply for grants?
Yes. Many foundations offer grants directly to teachers for classroom projects, supplies, and professional development. Notable sources include DonorsChoose, the NEA Foundation, Fund for Teachers, and state-level teacher grant programs. Amounts typically range from $250 to $10,000.
Are there grants for education technology?
Absolutely. Federal programs like E-Rate subsidize internet connectivity and technology infrastructure. The EIR program funds ed-tech innovation. Foundations like the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and the Bezos Family Foundation specifically support technology-enhanced learning.

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